Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for two dynamic, autonomous, forward-thinking ACP to join our Critical Care Outreach team (CCOT).
The service works closely and collaboratively with ward teams assisting in the delivery of timely support and management of acutely ill/deteriorating patients. This includes attending cardiac arrests and the follow up of patients discharged to the wards from critical care. The CCO team are also involved in regular trust wide education and training programmes delivered to ward based teams. The main aim of the role is to avert admission to critical care by timely recognition and intervention or to ensure safe transfer to a higher level of care that can facilitate appropriate treatment.
You will be expected to develop maintain and expand your professional portfolio in line with the four pillars of advanced practice.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously offering specialist advice and support to facilitate high quality, individualised care to acutely ill/deteriorating patients beyond the critical care environment. You will:
- Undertake comprehensive A-E assessments of acutely ill/deterioratingpatients. Formulate a plan of care and implement appropriate interventions to enhance patient safety and prevent further deterioration. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and reassess at appropriate intervals.
- Provide specialist clinical support and guidance to all matters concerning critical care outreach
- Participate as a member of the cardiac arrest team and act as a role model.
- Facilitate and provide trust wide education and training in the form of the deteriorating patient study day and SHARxP.
- Participate in the promotion of the critical care outreach service, developing a rapport with the wider MDT to encourage appropriate and timely escalation to the outreach service.
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with the wider MDT as well as specialist registrars and consultant intensivists within critical care.
- Provide advice, care and support to patients recently discharged to the wards from critical care. This may include advice regarding psychological services available.
- Be independently motivated as well as motivated within the team to work towards a shared vision in developing the CCO service.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
The CCO team currently comprises of six highly motivated and skilled nurses with extensive critical care background. We are passionate about our role and improving patient outcomes beyond critical care. We are looking for individuals who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements in developing the CCO service.
Current working hours are 8-6pm Monday to Friday. We are working towards expansion of service cover to 24/7 including rotation through unsocial hours cross city.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
- Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route
- Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice
- Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
- Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development including Critical Care Step 1 Competencies or equivalent, Critical Care course modules.
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
- Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice
- Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off clinical competence
- Experience of delivering training / education to others
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
- Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
- Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
- Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
- Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
Desirable
- Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
- Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP"
- Excellent presentation skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Valid NMC registration or Health Care Professional and registered with HCPC with relevant clinical experience
- Willing and able to successfully complete a full Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice - which may be via the apprenticeship route
- Post Graduate qualification in Advanced Practice
- Advanced Physical Assessment module, Non-Medical Prescribing (if part of proposed role)
- Advanced life support qualification (ALS/ILS) or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development including Critical Care Step 1 Competencies or equivalent, Critical Care course modules.
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching & Assessment Qualification or equivalent experience
- Recognised Leadership Award/qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an extended role with experience of autonomous practice
- Evidence of portfolio of practice and sign off clinical competence
- Experience of delivering training / education to others
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking service improvement activity
- Evidence of contribution to audit and research programs
- Experience of training, supervising and assessing competence of junior colleagues (medical staff / ACP's / NMAHPs)
- Clinical / managerial leadership experience, including line management of staff, e.g., sickness/absence, recruitment/selection
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of pathophysiology of common conditions seen in the speciality and their management
- Able to analyse and synthesise patient information to formulate appropriate diagnoses and management plans
- High standard of written and verbal communication - able to present and receive complex information and communicate effectively with all grades of staff and patients / families
- Can prioritise and manage own workload and support junior personnel in managing theirs when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in difficult and challenging situations
Desirable
- Effective leadership, negotiation and reasoning skills with the ability to influence, coach and motivate others
- Knowledge and experience of bespoke advanced practice appraisal processes e.g., Practitioner E-Portfolio & CASP"
- Excellent presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
